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    Ídolos (en. Idols)

    /ˈiðolos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Representations of deities or admired figures.
    The idols of ancient civilizations were of great cultural importance.
    Los ídolos de las antiguas civilizaciones eran de gran importancia cultural.
    People who are followed or worshipped for their talent or success.
    Many young people consider music idols as role models.
    Muchos jóvenes consideran a los ídolos de la música como modelos a seguir.
    Things or beings that are admired with devotion.
    Their sports idols are always in their room.
    Sus ídolos deportivos siempre están en su habitación.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'eidolon', which means 'image' or 'figure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To make idols
    To admire someone or something excessively.
    hacer ídolos
    To be an idol
    To become a model or figure admired by others.
    ser ídolo
    To break idols
    To stop admiring or following someone who was considered an idol.
    romper ídolos

    Related Words

    Devotion
    Worship or veneration towards an idol.
    devoción
    Worship
    Act of venerating an idol or person with great admiration.
    adoración
    Fandom
    Group of people who admire a particular idol.
    fandom

    Slang Meanings

    Paper idol
    Refers to an idol that lacks depth, it's just a public figure.
    Se refiere a un ídolo que no tiene profundidad, solo es una figura pública.
    Clay idol
    Someone who seems solid on stage but is fragile in reality.
    Alguien que parece sólido en el escenario, pero es frágil en la realidad.